Mawelele and Kwesta reunite on “Ngiyaz’fela,” a new R&B/Afro-pop single released today with gamma., following the success of their previous collaboration, “All My Life.”
Produced by Kinglee Beats, “Ngiyaz’fela” is a declaration of love. The title translates to “I’m in love with you,” setting the tone for a record centred on the directness and simplicity of expressing how you feel.
Mawelele’s emotive vocals and melodic songwriting meet Kwesta’s distinctive lyrical presence, bringing the two artists together once again for a record that blends the warmth of Afro-pop with the intimacy of R&B.
Their earlier collaboration, “All My Life,” marked a significant milestone in Mawelele’s career, garnering over 19.7 million streams on Spotify and 23 million views on YouTube, while also winning Mawelele a Metro FM Award for Best R&B Song.“After a 6 month hiatus, being on a feature run, linking up with the big bro Kwesta again to give the people another banger is something that I am excited about. With this song, I want to remind people to still believe in love, to know that being expressive doesn’t make you ‘uncool,” says Mawelele.
“Ngiyaz’fela” marks the lead single from Mawelele’s anticipated album, set to be released later this year, signifying the start of a new chapter in his musical career.With over 100 million total streams across various digital platforms, Mawelele has positioned himself as a rising talent in South Africa’s contemporary Afro-pop and R&B scenes. His expanding audience includes more than 710,000 monthly Spotify listeners and 770,000 followers on TikTok.
